Enter the dramatic and dangerous world of Australia's oldest and riskiest pursuit – mining. A mismatched team strive to save a struggling but proud Australian mining company, and in doing so, must overcome their own prejudice and fears while facing life-threatening situations – not only for themselves but also for the workers they employ.
Martin Jacobs is a New Zealander actor who trained at the Webber Douglas Academy in London. After leaving he worked extensively in theatre, film and television in the UK, Europe and the USA. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for five years appearing in Shakespeare and premiering several new plays at The Other Place and Barbican theatres. He moved to Australia in 1995 where he has worked in film, TV and theatre at the major companies. Married to an Australian production designer and educationalist Sarah Stollman.